Rose - Fragrant Cloud

About Fragrant Cloud Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘TANellis’ Fragrant Cloud Fragrant Cloud is a legendary hybrid tea rose bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. in Germany in 1963 and introduced to the U.S. in 1967. Celebrated for its striking coral-red blooms and one of the most powerful fragrances in the rose world, this variety earned its place in the Rose Hall of Fame in 1981. With large, high-centered flowers, glossy foliage, and floriferous performance, Fragrant Cloud is a standout in cutting gardens, mixed borders, or fragrance-focused plantings. Plant & Flower Traits Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Breeder: Mathias Tantau Jr. (Germany) Color: Coral-red aging to geranium-red Petal Count: 27–40 Bloom Form: Large, full, high-centered; often in small clusters Bloom Size: 5–6″ Flowering: Repeats flushes from spring through fall Vase Life: Excellent Fragrance: Exceptionally strong — citrus, damask, fruity, and spicy tones Growth & Garden Habits Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub Light Requirements: Full sun Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10 Spacing: 3–4′ Height: 4–7′ Width: 3–4′ Health & Suitability Root Stock: Typically grafted Disease Resistance: Good overall — benefits from airflow Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast Awards: – Portland Gold Medal (1966)